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Big Data ― and the analytics and optimization technology that capitalizes on it ― is changing the definition of optimal business performance. This year, we invite you to view the past, present and future of your business from a fresh perspective, and discover opportunities with the latest analytics and optimization technology.

Discover how companies in manufacturing, logistics, O&G and more are benefiting from the latest in planning, optimization, and advanced analytics. And learn how you can realize significant cost savings and optimize key business functions such as:

Speakers

Kris Kosmala

Vice President APAC, Quintiq

Kris Kosmala is the general manager of Quintiq Asia Pacific. With over 20 years’ experience under his belt, Kris is one who knows how to harness the power of IT to boost revenues, optimize asset use, and cut operating costs on a project. His specialties include supply network planning, lean manufacturing, and supply chain risk management. Kris holds an MBA from the University of New South Wales, Australia.

Dr. Mahender Singh

Supply Chain Management Consultant

Dr Mahender Singh is a supply chain management consultant who’s dedicated to helping companies around the world develop digital business capabilities and become data-driven. With over 20 years’ experience in the field, he was the founding rector and CEO of the Malaysia Institute for Supply Chain Innovation and the executive director of the MIT Global SCALE Network in Asia at the Center for Transportation and Logistics at MIT. Mahender holds a Ph.D. in management science from the University of Tennessee, and a host of master’s degrees in logistics, management science, and statistics from MIT, UTK, and USM respectively. He is also a certified cost accountant.

Procyon Mukherjee

President & Head of Central Logistics Function, Hindalco

Procyon Mukherjee is the president of central logistics for the aluminum business at Hindalco Industries. He has held various roles across the aluminum value chain at Indal-Hindalco-Novelis, namely in operations, supply chain management and M&A. Notably, Procyon served as unit head of several aluminum plants in India and led Novelis’ European supply chain operation in Zurich. There, he oversaw the implementation of the Quintiq Company Planner across the AluNorf, Goettingen and Nachterstaedt plants. Procyon holds a degree in mechanical engineering from Jadavpur University and a post-graduate diploma in statistical quality control from Calcutta University. He has also done a one-year special management program at the Indian Institute of Management in Calcutta.

Terry Chan

Board Committee Member, Hong Kong Federation of E-Commerce

Terry Chan is a committee member on the board of the Hong Kong Federation of E-commerce, a non-profit organization aimed at promoting and supporting local online businesses. An industry veteran with over 15 years' experience, Terry has held various management roles at leading logistics organizations such as DHL eCommerce, FedEx, Direct Link, S.F. Express and Yamato Transport. Terry holds an MBA from the University of London and an MSc from the University of Manchester.

Paul Lim

Founder, Supply Chain Asia

Paul Lim is the founder of Supply Chain Asia, CEO of Kwerkee.com and strategic advisor to the CEO of Reebonz. He has over 25 years’ experience in the retail, logistics and supply chain industries. His specialties include operations, business development, and supply chain solutions. Paul holds an MBA specializing in retail distribution from the University of Stirling, Scotland.

Keith Carter

Visiting Senior Fellow, National University of Singapore

Keith Carter teaches executive education, supply chain visualization, and purchasing and materials management. He delivers results by leading several industry/academic big data and S&OP projects in retail, high-tech, education, transportation, and chemicals. He is a visiting senior fellow of decision sciences at the NUS Business School, as well as a board member of Mentorica (a retail sales mobile big data solution provider). Previously, Keith worked for the Estee Lauder Companies' Global Supply Chain Center of Excellence, where he led the strategic and tactical supply chain operations of global multi-plants to improve the overall performance of the company. His book, "Actionable Intelligence: A Guide To Delivering Business Results with Big Data Fast!” was released in 2014 to wide acclaim.

Edwin de Jong

Head of Predictive Analytics Technology, Quintiq

Dr Edwin de Jong is the head of predictive analytics technology at Quintiq, where he has led the development of the Quintiq Demand Planner, a core part of the Quintiq S&OP solution, since 2012. He has been developing new ideas, technologies and products in the fields of machine learning and artificial intelligence throughout his career. After completing his Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence from the VUB AI Lab, Edwin started his work in machine learning research as a Fulbright Scholar at Brandeis University in Boston. He has published over 60 technical articles and co-founded Adapticon, one of the earliest deep learning startups.

Fausty David

Head of Global Demand Management, AFCI

Fausty David has about 12 years of experience in the supply chain domain, and has been working with AFCI since June 2005 in supply chain and operations. He currently looks after the Global Demand Management function at AFCI and is located in Singapore. He is responsible for sales and operations planning — demand management, inventory , supply and capacity management — at AFCI. In previous assignments, he has engaged in sales strategy, supply chain re-engineering and several lean initiatives.

Philippe Ruffier

Regional Supply Chain Director, Mundipharma

Philippe Ruffier is in charge of the end-to-end supply chain for Mundipharma, which includes direct procurement, manufacturing, planning and project management for Mundipharma’s consumer business. His geographical scope covers Asia, Middle-East, Africa and Latin America. He has over 20 years' experience working with supply chains in Asia, and has held senior roles at Johnson & Johnson, Michelin, and Accenture. Philippe holds an MBA from Manchester Business School and various professional accreditations in supply chain management.

Stephanie Krishnan

Executive Director, Rutgers Business School Asia Pacific

Stephanie Krishnan is an executive director at Rutgers Business School Asia Pacific. She is an accomplished businesswoman, entrepreneur, and corporate innovator with nearly 20 years’ experience in the corporate and academic world. Most recently, Stephanie was the academic campus director and an adjunct lecturer at the University of Wollongong (SEA). And before that, she spent a little over a decade as the general manager at LOGIS Consolidators, a marketing and logistics consultancy. Stephanie holds a master’s degree in international business from the University of Wollongong, where she is currently in the final stages of completing her Ph.D. in supply chain and cross-cultural international business.

Sanjay Nair

Business Unit Director, Quintiq South East Asia

Sanjay Nair is the managing director of Quintiq South East Asia. He leads the SEA business unit, and is a key consultant on strategic issues relating to supply chain planning and optimization projects in the region. An industry veteran, Sanjay has over 16 years’ experience in manufacturing, logistics and telecommunication. He holds a BSc in computer information systems from Bemidji State University, USA.

Syazwani Mohd Yusop

Managing Consultant, Quintiq

Syazwani Mohd Yusop is a managing consultant at Quintiq. She has deep expertise in S&OP, supply chain planning and optimization, particularly in the container shipping, metals, manufacturing, postal, and logistics sectors. In the last seven years, she has developed solutions for many companies around the world, including Natsteel, Mooy Logistics, and Itella. Syazwani holds a bachelor’s degree in information technology from Universiti Teknologi Petronas.